This week, Speaker Jinkins talks about Opposite House cutoff, the next major turning point for the 2025 session. She also offers her thoughts on Speaker Emeritus Frank Chopp, her predecessor…
Thursday, April 3
Democrats weigh options as Gov. Ferguson rejects WA wealth tax Washington Senate and House budget leaders say they are weighing several options as they prepare for a “major pivot” after…
Legislature Passes Transportation Budget and Revenue Plan to Keep Washington Moving
OLYMPIA—Today, the Washington State Legislature passed a landmark 15.2 billion dollar transportation budget for 2025–27. Together, these measures ensure that Washington communities can count on safer roads, stronger transit systems,…
Rep. Natasha Hill Condemns Spokane Valley’s Divisive Resolution, Reaffirms Commitment to Immigrant Communities
OLYMPIA – Today, Rep. Natasha Hill issued the following statement in response to the Spokane Valley City Council’s proposed resolution to declare the city “not a sanctuary city,” a move…
Wednesday, April 2
Tax the rich? UW economist calls WA a ‘tax haven like the Cayman Islands’ Vigdor is a professor at the Evans School of Public Policy and Governance with a Ph.D….